Creep was written by Thom Yorke about his personal self-image and feeling of not belonging. The inspiration came after experiencing looking at someone he was attracted to from afar but not having the courage to approach her. It became a 90s anthem of self-loathing.
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Introduction:
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When you were here before, couldn't look you in the eyes
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You're just like an angel, your skin makes me cry
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You float like a feather in a beautiful world
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I wish I was special, you're so fucking special (play loud)
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But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
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What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here
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I don't care if it hurts, I wanna have control
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I want a perfect body, I want a perfect soul
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I want you to notice when I'm not around
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You're so fucking special, I wish I was special (play loud)
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But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
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What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here (play loud)
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Oooh, oooh, she's running out the door...
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She's running out, she run, run, run...
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Ruuuuuuuun...
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Ruuuuuuuuuuun... (play soft until the end)
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Whatever makes you happy, whatever you want
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You're so fucking special, I wish I was special
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But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
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What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here